Lot 6217 o
New Zealand, 1862, Queen Victoria "Chalon Head", 3d brown lilac, serrate perf 13, Large Star watermark, cancelled by two partial strikes of barred oval, serrations all around, deep color, small repair at upper right corner, Very Fine appearing example of this rare stamp, Joseph Hackmey, Spink Shreves, May 2010, lot 2237; signed W Houtzamer, with 1948 & 2001 R.P.S.L. certificates. Scott No. 13 var. Campbell Paterson No. A3a (X).SG No. 67u £1,800 ($2,360).
Realized: $2,100